Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Boy Band EXO Comeback With the Winter Special Album Sing For You

EXO  ~ Sing For You

      Two years ago, EXO released 'Miracles in December,' kicking off a tradition of holiday releases. Last year, it was the single  'The Winter's Tale.' Now, they have another gift for you'Sing For You,' featuring the twin title tracks  "Sing For Youand "Unfair."  


"Unfair"
A jaunty piano starts off this cheerful mid-tempo pop number. The boys bring their trademark croons to the title track, energizing the song with their delivery, Chanyeol's deep voice contrasting nicely with Baekhyun's falsetto. It's danceable and ultraslick, begging you to get on your feet and move. The song itself is about how the girl is being "unfair" to them by looking so hot. 

"Sing For You" 
The second of their dual title tracks, this is a guitar-driven ballad. Here, they pour their hearts out, some of them tenderly half-whispering their parts. When they get to the chorus, though,Baekhyun, Chen, and D.O. really wrench the vocals from their souls and put on an impassioned performance. The song itself is an endearing winter confession.   



"Girl x Friend"
Extending the piano influence to another song, the boys crank out another medium-tempo tune. This time, it has different twists from the first to shake things up. Kai's backing vocals where he interjects something between another boy's lines are amusing and make this song pop. The rest handle their duties well, but I think Kai's parts give it more of a rhythm and make it catchier. It's about trying to get out of the friendzone and be a girl's boyfriend. 

On the Snow"
Snaps, harmonies, and backing vocals characterize this ballad. During the chorus, however, it picks up some and becomes a soft pop tune instead, and the boys' delivery gets louder and more heartfelt. Equal parts sugary and silky, this lush ballad deserves more than a single listen. The lyrics talk about love and loss in winter and how they want her back. 



"LIGHTSABER"
Probably the most enjoyable song on this album for this beat junkie, this EDM track features staccato vocals, dance breaks, and synth wub-wubs ftw! The track, produced specifically with Star Wars in mind, even has Darth Vader's ominous breathing at the beginning. The lyrics are clever, alluding to how the boys are a girl's life saver (rhymes with "lightsaber"). 



This slow-burner is entirely appropriate for the season. The use of real instruments over synths give you a sensation more warm than sizzling, a reminder that winter is here, the leaves have dropped from the trees, and that logs are smoldering in the fireplace. The boys never fail to put in a moving performance in December, 'Sing For You' included.  The album leaves you with a mellow, pleasant glow, something perfect to curl up with a cup of mocha and keep the winter at bay.  


Track Listing :
Unfair Click Here
Sing For You Click Here
Girl x Friend Click Here
On the snow Click Here
LIGHTSABER (Bonus Track) Click Here

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